Former US President Donald Trump has announced that he will not testify for a second time at his civil fraud trial taking place in New York. This decision comes after Trump successfully testified last month. Trump has stated that he has “nothing more to say” regarding the allegations that he, his family members, and employees inflated the value of real estate assets for financial gain.
Trump’s lawyer has criticized the judge overseeing the case, Judge Arthur Engoron, asserting that there is “nothing more to say” to someone who has imposed an unconstitutional gag order and disregarded Trump’s previous testimony. The defense team has expressed their dissatisfaction with the handling of the case and believes it to be unfair.
On the other hand, New York Attorney General Letitia James has claimed that the evidence presented in the trial so far already proves Trump’s involvement in financial fraud and his unjust enrichment of himself and his family. Attorney General James has accused Trump of overstating his net worth, and as a consequence, Judge Engoron has ordered the liquidation of several companies managing the assets in question.
Trump has voiced his criticism of Judge Engoron’s handling of the trial, referring to him as “hostile” and a “political hack”. These comments indicate tensions between Trump and the judge overseeing his case.
Despite Trump’s decision not to testify again, the trial will continue as scheduled and is expected to conclude in January. This development will provide closure to a highly publicized legal battle that sees the former president at the center of allegations relating to financial fraud and asset manipulation.
For further updates, stay tuned to Matzav Blog as we keep you informed on the latest developments in this significant trial.
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